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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 937.89 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 937.89 and 420.06 is: 629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 937.89 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/937.89 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 937.89 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 393,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,970.07/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.55

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